Erdoğan says Türkiye chose diplomacy over escalation in Iran conflict (opens original article in a new tab)

President Erdoğan said Türkiye prioritized diplomacy and peace efforts over escalation in the Iran conflict, emphasizing restraint since the first U.S. attacks on Iran.

• Erdoğan stated Türkiye chose diplomacy over escalation in the Iran conflict
• Türkiye advocated restraint since first U.S. attacks on Iran
• Ankara worked to advance peace efforts rather than inflame the conflict